The Strategic Advisors for Population Health Transformation
We advise health systems, schools of public health, and government agencies on population health strategy, value-based care transformation, workforce development, and program design. Our principals have led population health programs at the nation’s most respected institutions.
Services
Advisory Services
We provide strategic advisory services across the full population health ecosystem — from health system transformation to academic program development.
Health System Strategy
Population health program design, value-based care strategy, ACO development, and care management program optimization for health systems and integrated delivery networks.
- Population health program assessment
- ACO strategy and governance
- Care management optimization
Academic Program Development
Curriculum design, accreditation strategy, practitioner partnership development, and market positioning for schools of public health and health administration programs.
- Curriculum design & CEPH alignment
- Program market positioning
- Practitioner partnership strategy
Government & Policy Advisory
Strategic advisory for state health departments, Medicaid agencies, and federal agencies on population health program design, evaluation, and workforce development.
- Medicaid program strategy
- Workforce development planning
- Program evaluation frameworks
AI & Analytics Strategy
Strategic advisory on AI adoption, risk stratification platform selection, analytics team development, and data governance for population health programs.
- AI readiness assessment
- Platform selection advisory
- Analytics team design
Health Equity Strategy
Equity-centered program design, SDOH integration strategy, community health worker program development, and health equity measurement frameworks.
- Equity program assessment
- SDOH integration strategy
- CHW program design
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for Chief Population Health Officers, population health program directors, and faculty leaders navigating complex organizational and strategic challenges.
- CPHO leadership coaching
- New leader onboarding
- Board presentation prep
Our Principals
Advisors Who Have Done the Work
Our principals are former health system executives, academic leaders, and government officials who have led population health programs at the nation’s most respected institutions.
Dr. David Martinez
Managing Principal
Former Chief Population Health Officer at Intermountain Healthcare. 22 years leading population health transformation.
Dr. Susan Lee, DrPH
Academic Practice Lead
Former Dean of Academic Affairs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Expert in MPH and MS program development.
James Thompson, MHA
Value-Based Care Lead
Former VP of Value-Based Care at Geisinger. Structured 14 ACO contracts and led the transition of 180,000 lives to risk-based arrangements.
Dr. Angela Patel, MPH
Health Equity Lead
Former Director of Health Equity, CMS. Architect of the AHEAD model’s health equity provisions. Expert in SDOH program design.
Insights
Perspectives from Our Principals
Why Most Population Health Programs Fail at Year Three
The structural and governance failures that cause promising programs to stall — and what leaders can do differently from the start.
Dr. David Martinez · 12 min read
The Case for Practitioner-Led Population Health Curriculum
Why the best population health programs are built with — not just for — the practitioners who will hire their graduates.
Dr. Susan Lee · 8 min read
ACO REACH vs. TEAM: Which Model Is Right for Your Organization?
A practical framework for health system leaders evaluating CMS value-based care model participation in 2026 and beyond.
James Thompson · 10 min read
Contact
Schedule a Consultation
We work with a select number of clients each year. Initial consultations are complimentary.